Waco, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.1 °C (low) to 21.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1253.5 Millimeters. Waco is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.4 °C | 10.4 °C | 104.65 mm |
| February | 0.1 °C | 12.7 °C | 88.14 mm |
| March | 3.6 °C | 16.9 °C | 113.79 mm |
| April | 8.4 °C | 22 °C | 107.95 mm |
| May | 13.3 °C | 25.9 °C | 105.92 mm |
| June | 17.9 °C | 29.7 °C | 110.74 mm |
| July | 19.9 °C | 31.6 °C | 108.46 mm |
| August | 19.3 °C | 30.6 °C | 118.11 mm |
| September | 15.9 °C | 27.7 °C | 100.84 mm |
| October | 9.1 °C | 22.4 °C | 90.93 mm |
| November | 3.1 °C | 16.6 °C | 95.76 mm |
| December | 0.1 °C | 11.9 °C | 108.2 mm |
| Annual | 9.1 °C | 21.5 °C | 1253.49 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |